These programs help and support researchers. Enabling them to conduct high-quality and in-demand research.
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Securing Australia’s Mathematical Workforce
This program aims to improve outcomes for higher education students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It will:
- Strengthen learning and research
- Create a highly skilled mathematical sciences workforce
Funding for Australia's research sector
Research block grants provide funding to eligible Australian higher education providers for research and research training.
- Learn about the Government's block grants
- Current and previous programs
- Use research block grant data-sets
Supporting women in STEM
Cadetships and advanced apprenticeships are available for women who want to upskill in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
The program:
- Is delivered in collaboration with employers and universities
- Allows women to work and earn a salary while studying
- Awards an Advanced Diploma in a STEM field after finishing
Women in STEM - National Research Internships Program
This PhD-internship program provides 590 new industry-based internships for researchers. There is a focus on:
- Supporting more women in STEM disciplines
- Applying knowledge in the workforce
- Encouraging greater collaboration between industry and universities
National Industry PhD Program
The National Industry PhD Program will add over 1,800 Industry PhDs over 10 years, helping to build a bedrock of research talent, skilled in university-industry collaboration, across the sector under the Increase Workforce Mobility initiative.
Discover more about the National Industry PhD Program.